In July, a new state law in California will require businesses to disclose all costs up front — a ban on so-called “junk fees” on everything from hotel rooms, to concert tickets, to restaurant food. Restaurants in particular are saying this will hurt their business. Read More
A cilantro shortage has lead to a spike in price for the herb – and that is making tacos more expensive in Mexico. Read More
The political landscape in France is shifting, with a far right party continuing to gain momentum ahead of the country’s snap parliamentary elections later this month. Read More
We look at the Equality Caucus in the US Congress, which aims to increase representation in elected offices and pass laws protecting the LGBTQ community. (Story first aired on ATC on June 21.) Read More
Energy prices are low – so low, in fact, that they are in negative territory. But those savings aren’t trickling down to consumers. Read More
An investigation into a ransomware attack earlier this month on London hospitals by the Russian group Qilin could take weeks to complete with some patients needing to undergo repeat testsRead More
For centuries, women weren’t considered fast enough or strong enough to race. They’ve broken every barrier and disproved falsehoods about their fitness for the sport, in some cases outcompeting men. (Image credit: David L. Ryan/Boston Globe) Read More
The housing market continues to be impacted by high mortgage rates. That’s reducing the supply of available housing, sending home prices to an all-time high. (Image credit: Brandon Bell) Read More
The beach at Herculaneum is believed to be where some 300 people died while waiting for boats to save them from the volcanic eruption in 79 AD. It’s now open to the public for the first time. (Image credit: Marco Cantile) Read More
Bruce Onobrakpeya was unafraid to challenge the conventions of the art world — and was celebrated for it. This giant of African art is basking in the joy of his first Smithsonian solo exhibition. (Image credit: Manny Jefferson) Read More